Clifton to fire teacher over use of 'inappropriate language'

CLIFTON – The school district has decided to fire a teacher who officials say used “inappropriate language” when speaking to a student a few weeks ago.

Superintendent Richard Tardalo said during Wednesday’s school board meeting that the teacher’s dismissal centered on a single “instance of bullying a student.” After the meeting he said the incident was serious and that the teacher was immediately placed on paid leave.

“The minute it happened he was suspended,” Tardalo said.

Tardalo did not identify the teacher or elaborate on what he is alleged to have said. The school board agreed to continue the teacher’s paid administrative leave until the end of the school year on June 30, at which point Tardalo said he’ll be terminated.